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Berberal drug is a drug to treat digestive disorders, this is a preparation extracted from herbs, so it is relatively safe. However, in some cases, taking the drug can still cause some disadvantages. Please refer to the information about the drug Berberal through the article below.1. Uses of the drug Berberal
Berberal has the main ingredient Berberine 10mg, which is prepared in the form of sugar coated tablets.Berberin is an alkaloid extracted from the bitter yellow tree and some other plants such as Hoang Lien, Hoang Ba, Hoang Wien. After extraction, it is concentrated in the form of dark yellow powder or bright yellow crystals, very bitter in taste and soluble in water.
The berberine chloride derivative is a yellow needle-shaped crystal, slightly soluble in cold water, but very soluble in hot water and almost insoluble in alcohol, chloroform, and ether.
Berberin and berberin chloride derivatives have the effect of killing amoeba causing dysentery and some other intestinal pathogenic bacteria, indicated in bacillus dysentery syndrome or amoebic dysentery, enteritis and diarrhea. In addition, the drug is also used as a bile duct and in some infections caused by staphylococci and streptococci.
2. Indications and contraindications of the drug Berberal
Berberal is indicated in the treatment of some of the following conditions:Treatment of inflammatory bowel disease caused by microorganisms causing diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea,... Treatment of symptoms for people with diarrhea Diarrhea, amoebic dysentery or bacillus dysentery. Cases of contraindications to taking Berberal, include:
Do not use Berberal for people with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the drug. Do not use Berberal for pregnant women.
3. Usage and dosage of the drug Berberal
How to use: The drug is in the form of sugar coated tablets that should be taken orally. When taking, do not chew the tablet because it is very bitter, must drink the whole tablet with boiled water to cool. Should take the medicine at the time before breakfast and before going to bed.Dosage:
Dosage for children under 2 years old: Take 2 times a day, 1 to 2 tablets each time. For young children, swallowing a large tablet can be difficult for them, if it is difficult to change to another form of medicine that is appropriate for their age. Dosage for children from 2 to 7 years old: 2 times a day, 2 to 4 tablets each time. Dosage for subjects 8 years and older: Take 2 times a day, each time from 5 to 8 tablets.
4. Notes when using Berberal
Before using the drug, you need to read the drug information carefully, so that you can know how to use it and the ingredients that cause allergies for you. Use with caution in patients with poor digestion. In addition, according to Oriental medicine, the herbs used to extract this ingredient have welding properties, so it should be avoided in people with diarrhea caused by cold. Because it is extracted from herbs, the drug is very benign, rarely causing side effects. However, it can still happen. Therefore, if you see unusual reactions when taking the drug, you need to stop the drug and notify your doctor for advice. Overdose when taken with too high a dose can occur. Manifestations of overdose may occur in addition to abnormalities in the gastrointestinal tract, patients may experience liver toxicity, affecting the kidneys. Patients with overdose should be closely monitored for skin manifestations, blood pressure and precautions because dangerous conditions can progress very quickly. Ideally, the patient still needs to be informed to the doctor for treatment for timely treatment. If a dose is missed, the patient can skip the missed dose and not take the next dose. If the drug shows signs of abnormality such as discoloration, deformation, watery or expired, the patient should not use that medicine anymore. Medicines should be stored in a cool, dry place with moderate humidity and away from direct sunlight. Pay attention to keep out of reach of children, to avoid that children can take medicine without the knowledge of adults. Berberal is widely used in cases of intestinal diseases that cause diarrhea. The above is the drug information, if you have any problems that need advice, please consult the pharmacist.Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
